WQ0020808_Correspondence_20230612

USDA
United States Department of Agriculture
June 12, 2023
SUBJECT: Shirley Strother
Waste Impoundment Closure
Wilson County, NC
TO: Ibrahima Kane File Code: 210
Soil Conservationist
Wilson, NC
I have reviewed the supporting documentation provided for Shirley Strother's waste
impoundment closure located in Wilson County. The closure plan involved agitation and
pumping of the lagoon manure effluent and sludge and land applying to pasture and cropland.
Ricky Hayes has performed site inspections and confirmed the waste was removed from the
lagoon and land applied according to the nutrient management plan. The lagoon will be used as
a freshwater pond; therefore, an open channel spillway was installed. The swine building
discharge pipes were removed and all disturbed areas seeded and mulched.
The site inspections and photos taken during the lagoon closure confirm the effluent and sludge
were removed to the extent required by the design. The contractor's pumping records document
the volume of effluent land applied (6,501,800 gallons) did not exceed the crop nitrogen needs as
identified in the nutrient management plan. Based on the site visits, photos, and contractor's
pumping records, the lagoon closure meets NRCS standards and specifications.
As a reminder, the lagoon closure report form (PLC-1) must be completed, signed by the
landowner and a Technical Specialist, and sent to the Division of Water Resources within 15
days of completing the closure. If I can be of further assistance, please let me know.
Di,lUly,ig-d by JOY
JOY SHERROD Date 20223.06.121421:19
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Joy Sherrod
Area Supervisory Engineer
cc:
Ricky Hayes, PS, Wilson NC
Chris Smith, CEA, Goldsboro NC
Andrew Faison, SSC, Goldsboro NC
Shena Kensak, CE, Goldsboro NC
Natural Resources Conservation Service
1100 Parkway Drive, Suite A, Goldsboro, NC 27534
Phone: [phone]
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